Removing and installing the compressor: Removal

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2004 Porsche Boxster, 2003 Porsche Boxster, 2002 Porsche Boxster, 2001 Porsche Boxster, and 2000 Porsche Boxster. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cover above the heating/air-conditioning system.
Remove refrigerant by suction using the service unit.
Remove the left seat. Disconnect the battery and cover the terminal or battery. Remove the lid for the engine compartment and rear wall flap behind the seats.
Relieve the drive belt on the tensioning pulley and remove the belt.
Detach the battery positive connector at the B+ connection on the engine. Undo the B+ connection (2 screws M6) on the engine and put it aside.
Remove the fluid of the power steering in the supply tank until below the connection. Remove the servo-tank (bayonet lock). Observe the marking (arrow) during installation. Seal off the connection against dirt.

Fig 1: Removing Servo-Tank (Bayonet Lock)
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Undo the compressor fastening screw between the intake pipes, cylinders 4 and 5.

Fig 2: Compressing Fastening Screw Between Intake Pipes
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Undo the refrigerant lines at the compressor. Immediately close the connections and lines with plugs so that they are air-tight.

Fig 3: Undoing The Refrigerant Lines At The Compressor
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Undo the front compressor fastening screws (2 ea.) and disconnect the electrical plug connection.

Fig 4: Locating Front Compressor Fastening Screws
Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Carefully remove the compressor to the front.